Двойното дъно на двойните стандарти (пречки и предизвикателства пред овластяването на децата и младежите в България – анализ на резултатите от оценка на нуждите от перспективите на теорията У. Бене за полярностите на демокрацията)
The Double Bottom of Double Standards (Obstacles and Challenges to the empowerment of Children and Youth in Bulgaria – Analysis of the Results of a Needs Assessment from the Perspectives of W. Bennet’s Theory of the Polarities of Democracy)

Author(s): Venelin L. Stoychev
Subject(s): Philosophy, Economy, Business Economy / Management, Political Philosophy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: democracy; values; youth inclusion; European Union
Summary/Abstract: The report focuses on the inclusion of children and youth in decision-making on topics that affect them. The analysis of the data through the lens of the polarities of democracy theory reveals structural social shortages that do not favor the establishment of practices for the full participation of young people in Bulgaria in decision-making processes on topics that are important to them. The article provides arguments in support of the thesis that access to more reliable information is a necessary, but not a sufficient prerequisite for real empowerment of young people. Furthermore, it is necessary to institutionalize a structured social environment – stable enough to allow predictability and continuity, but also flexible enough to allow adaptability and development – that can channel the (proto)civic energy of children and youth in Bulgaria.

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